Good morning, Scottsdale.

A Rightway Parking survey ranked Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport as the sixth least stressful U.S. airport in 2025, when less than 1% of flights were cancelled and delays increased 5% (the airport is only 4 miles from downtown).

Arizona resorts dominated the 2026 Readers' Choice Awards — nearly 799,000 traveler votes picked eight hotels among the dozen best in the Southwest.

Ranchos de los Caballeros in Wickenburg was rated No. 1, and top spots went to Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa and Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.

The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board voted 3-2 on Oct.

6 to close Copper Ridge K-8 School and Laguna Prep at the end of the current school year as part of a plan to rightsize the district amid declining enrollment and reduced state funding.

The Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children will host its seventh annual Ava’s Treehouse Gala at the Phoenician (6000 E.

Camelback Road) on Nov. 7 with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. followed by dinner, a program, and auctions to support children with cancer and their families.

The #LovePup Foundation hosts its ninth annual Cars & Canines event Saturday, Oct.

17 from 8 to 11 a.m. at D Pet Hotels Scottsdale — the free event will feature over 50 adoptable dogs from 14 rescue groups, luxury vehicles, local vendors and activities, and will accept pet supply donations.

After parting ways with longtime broadcaster Steve Berthiaume on Oct.

6, the Diamondbacks have seen strong social media support for radio play-by-play voice Chris Garagiola as a potential TV announcer replacement (Garagiola joined in Dec. 2021), though the team has not confirmed new hire or timeline amid contract talks.

Notre Dame Prep head coach George Prelock was named the AZ Cardinals High School Coach of the Week Monday on X after his team upset Horizon 24-3 over the weekend + he will receive his award on campus Thursday.